Tortellini originated in the region of Emilia Romagna, and us said to have been inspired buy the navel of Venus, the goddess of love.

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • capers
  • chopped walnuts or pine nuts
  • cooked cheese tortellini
  • balsamic vinaigrette
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • basil leaves
  • grated parmesan cheese
You might need to buy:
  • all-purpose soft-wheat flour
  • plain yellow cornmeal
  • buttermilk
You might need to buy:
  • all-purpose soft-wheat flour
  • plain yellow cornmeal
  • buttermilk
You might need to buy:
  • plain low-fat yogurt
  • light sour cream
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • Sweet Onion Vinaigrette:
  • finely chopped sweet onion
  • apple cider vinegar
  • coarse-grained mustard
  • Toasted Bun Croutons:
  • freshly ground pepper
  • loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • English cucumber thinly sliced into half moons
  • shredded smoked chicken or barbecued pork without sauce
Belongs to Lucianolinda Summer Pasta 
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • medium zucchini
  • medium carrots
  • green onions
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • ricotta cheese
  • chopped fresh chives
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • jarred roasted red bell pepper